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Arlington swimmer back to competing after arm amputated

By SAM PIMPER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2016, file photo United States swimmer Michael Phelps encourages his teammates in the final of the men's 4x100-meter freestyle relay during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Phelps says he has &quot;no desire&quot; to return to competitive swimming, but he's eager to stay involved with the sport and cheer on those who follow in his enormous wake. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)

AP Interview: Phelps has ‘no desire’ to return to swimming

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

North Dakota cuts women’s hockey, men’s and women’s swimming

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Virginia native Melissa Belote won three Olympic gold medals and set a world record in the 800-meter freestyle in 1972. (Associated Press)

Melissa Belote was D.C. area’s original Olympic super swimmer

By Thom Loverro

United States' Michael Phelps celebrates with teammates during the medal ceremony for the men's 4 x 100-meter medley relay final during the swimming competitions at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 14, 2016, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press via AP)

Michael Phelps contends his swimming career is over after dominant run in Rio

By Paul Newberry - Associated Press

In this Saturday, Aug. 11, 2012, file photo, Sergei Kirdyapkin, of Russia, wins the gold medal in the men's 50-kilometer race walk at the 2012 Summer Olympics, in London. (AP Photo/Sergei Grits, File)

Russian inquiry finds cheating went beyond Sochi Olympics

By Eddie Pells - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 22, 2015 file photo, backdropped by Sugar Loaf Mountain, athletes compete in the men's marathon swimming test event, ahead of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, off Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Swimming's world governing body FINA has strongly criticized the organizers of next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro over what it says are substandard facilities and &quot;disrespect&quot; for aquatic events. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

Swimming body criticizes Rio Olympic organizers

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH and ANDREW DAMPF - Associated Press

United States' swimmer Katie Ledecky, right, poses for a photo with fans ahead of the final night of racing at the Swimming World Championships in Kazan, Russia, Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015. Ledecky won five gold medals at the 2015 championships. (AP Photo/Michael Sohn)

Bethesda’s Katie Ledecky stamps herself as favorite in 2016 Summer Olympics

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

Tahitian overwater bungalow in Tikehau (Photo by Lark Gould)

Travel Tahiti: Beyond the beach in French Polynesia

By Lark Gould

In this photo taken on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, Tyson Scott, 20, of Medford dives into the “Cove” swimming area at Emigrant Lake south of Medford, Ore. The lake is a favorite place for locals to cool off during the hot summer months. (AP Photo/The Medford Mail Tribune, Jamie Lusch)

Southern Oregon’s swimming holes beckon in summer

By SAM WHEELER - Associated Press

Tyler Clary dives in at the start of the 200-meter individual medley at the Grand Prix swim meet in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, May 18, 2014. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Olympic gold medalist Clary hopes for NASCAR ride

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

In this April 18, 2014 photo, York Creek flows down the mountains and into the Illinois River on the Illinois River Trail in the Kalmiopsis Wilderness near Grants Pass and Cave Junction. (AP Photo/Statesman Journal, Zach Urness)

Oregon’s Illinois River: wildflowers, wilderness

By ZACH URNESS - Associated Press

Michael Phelps warms up before the Charlotte Grand Prix swimming event in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 15, 2014. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Phelps trying new things, but still yearns to win

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Condo development gives way to Hill Country oasis

By ESTHER ROBARDS-FORBES - Associated Press

Michael Phelps starts the 50-meter freestyle preliminary heat during the Arena Grand Prix swim event, Friday, April 25, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' second competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Column: Phelps is back where he belongs _ the pool

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Michael Phelps warms up prior to competing in the 100-meter butterfly during the Arena Grand Prix, Thursday, April 24, 2014, in Mesa, Ariz. It is Phelps' first competitive event after a nearly two-year retirement. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Michael Phelps loses to Lochte in comeback meet

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

** FILE ** United States' Michael Phelps swims in the men's 4 X 100-meter medley relay at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park during the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Olympic great Michael Phelps ending retirement

By Beth Harris - Associated Press